After the death of his wife, wealthy retiree Justin Playfair creates a fantasy world for himself in which he is the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes, even dressing like the character. Out of concern for Justin's money more than his health, his brother Blevins puts him under the care of psychiatrist Dr. Mildred Watson. As Dr. Watson grows fond of Justin, she begins to play along with his theories, eventually becoming an assistant in his investigations.
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George C. Scott as Justin Playfair
Joanne Woodward as Dr. Mildred Watson
Jack Gilford as Wilbur Peabody
Lester Rawlins as Blevins Playfair
Al Lewis as Messenger
Rue McClanahan as Daisy Playfair
Theresa Merritt as Peggy
James Tolkan as Mr. Brown
Kitty Winn as Grace
F. Murray Abraham as Clyde (the usher)
Paul Benedict as Chestnut Man
M. Emmet Walsh as 1st Sanitation Man
Ron Weyand as Dr. Strauss
Oliver Clark as Mr. Small
Jenny Egan as Miss Finch
Jane Hoffman as 2nd Telephone Operator
Michael McGuire as Telephone Guard
Eugene Roche as Policeman
Ted Beniades as Taxi Driver
Staats Cotsworth as Winthrop
Sudie Bond as Maud
Ralph Clanton as Supermarket Manager
Louis Zorich as 2nd Sanitation Man
Worthington Miner as Mr. Bagg
Frances Fuller as Mrs. Bagg
John McCurry as Lieutenant
Candice Azzara as Teenage Girl (uncredited)
Tony Capodilupo as Chief (uncredited)
Matthew Cowles as Teenage Boy (uncredited)
Dorothy Greener as Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Jacques Sandulescu as Mr. Brown's Driver (uncredited)
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